The Real Thing (1980) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Real Thing online in HD.
The Real Thing — Storyline
Asking how you tell what's real and what isn't sounds like an obvious question. But in this series of six programmes, James Burke shows that the more you think about it the harder it is to answer. After all, what have you got, apart from your five senses, to prove those senses are giving you the real thing?
Cast & Crew
- Created by: James Burke
- Starring: James Burke
The Real Thing — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1980-03-20 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.2/10 (4 votes) |
The Real Thing — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Private Eye (1980-03-20) — James Burke employs a detective to illustrate how the senses pick up clues from the outside world, how the brain solves the mystery and decides what is out there. Illustrates how e
- E2: This Way Up (1983-11-08) — James Burke goes to the top of the Blackpool Tower and turns upside down to discover how the ears talk to the eyes and how we know which way is down
- E3: Time Out of Mind (1983-11-15) — In order to answer the question 'When is reality?' James Burke finds himself in a Salvador Dali-like landscape and examines what motivates man, why light can never stand still and
- E4: The Memory Lingers On (1983-11-22) — From the stage set of 'The Mousetrap', James Burke examines the memory and asks: does it stay the same, how does it influence everyday actions and is the script for the future alre
- E5: The View from Within (1983-11-29) — Looks at the complexity of the brain handling the simplest activity. James Burke's consciousness steps out of his body for a while to demonstrate how it acts as 'Mission Controller
- E6: Life Sentence (1983-12-06) — James Burke considers whether language is the way in which reality is shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Real Thing have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Who created The Real Thing? James Burke.
Where can I watch The Real Thing? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
